Tip Top K9

I heard that sending away a dog to be trained is not super effective, because they forget everything, and revert back to their old ways after they get home. When I found Tip Top K9, they had good reviews, and I opted to take my dog for the intro visit. I met with the trainer for over an hour and we talked about all of my concerns. I didn't feel a crazy amount of pressure to sign up right away. After discussing it with my wife, we signed up a couple weeks later. I felt confident enough to send him away for 2 weeks. The key to Tip Tops whole program is to train the dog using an E-Collar and a remote. It is not a shock, but more of a stimulation. Its neither a positive nor a negative for the dog, but a reminder of the expectations, and an attention seeking element. Over time, the use of the collar and remote will not be needed. I have used a bark collar on my dog before I sent him to be trained, and he hated it. He would ignore it when it beeped, and when he did respond to the vibration, he hated it and would run off. The e-collar yields no such response. He remains his happy self, and obedient. While he was gone, we missed him. It was so nice for them to send little video clips of his training, and to see him happy and playing. I am so glad they sent those. When it was time to bring him home, the trainer (Josh) came to our house and spent almost 2 hours getting us up to speed on how to keep training our dog. He showed us how to properly use the e Collar and remote. We practiced Heel, Place, Off, Quiet and more. Our dog Chase was still his happy self, and he was so excited to see us. AND he was a totally changed dog for the better. The other key element to the training is the plan for continued success. After we were trained on how to properly use the e collar and the remote, we were given homework assignments to follow to keep his progress going. In addition to that, they offer free group classes for the rest of our dogs life. This will help in many ways. I really look forward to that. In the end, I wish we would have done this sooner. Yes is was an expensive investment, but to have an amazing dog for the rest of his life, and not having to fight the barking, or staying, or leash pulling, or just plain disobedience is worth it. I really don't think I could have done it on my own to this level. But I know that I can easily take it from here and continue his training progress. Well worth it. Thanks again Tip Top. See you at group class.

6 years ago I left this review “Totally changed my dog! I highly recommend!!! Super nice people to work with! And totally willing to work with you!!” 6 years later as I reflect on this company and what they did for my family… I seriously cannot thank them enough for all their hard work! I have put two of my dogs through their training and would again should my next dog need training. My dogs get so many compliments on how well behaved they are even off leash. People have commented on how they usually don’t like to see off leash dogs but are overly impressed with how our dogs act like they are on leashes when in public. I cannot recommend Tip Top K-9 enough!

I dropped off my 10 month old Aussie doodle who struggled with leash pulling, barking at anyone or any dog within sight, and charging after everything. He got picked up and three weeks later was returned as a BRAND NEW DOG! I am speechless from all the progress he made during this time! I also appreciated the weekly report cards and videos of not only skills he has learned but also videos of him playing with the other dogs there! I cannot thank them enough! I will forever be thankful for this experience!!!